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BOJ to slow pace of bond taper next year as fresh risks emerge
Board keeps short-term policy rate steady at 0.5%No change to BOJ's current bond taper plan through March 2026BOJ decides to slow balance sheet drawdown in fiscal 2026BOJ to reduce bond buying by Y200 bln per quarterGovernor Ueda to brief media 0630GMTBy Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Israeli military says it has identified missiles launched from Iran towards them
The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fifth day despite world calls for negotiation and de-escalation. The Israeli military said on Tuesday that they identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
US President Donald Trump says leaving G7 summit early has nothing to do with Iran-Israel ceasefire
US President Donald Trump's decision to leave the G-7 conference in Canada was reportedly due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, raising questions about potential US involvement. However, Trump said that the reason why he went back to Washington D.C. is much bigger than that.Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
Thai trade proposal to be submitted to US this week, finance minister says
By Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK, June 17 (Reuters) - Thailand's formal trade proposal will be submitted to the U.S. this week, with the first round of discussions set to take place online, the country's finance minister said on Tuesday, as it seeks to head off the threat of higher U.S. t...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Chinese automakers build significant leads in zero-emission vehicle market, research finds
By Amir Orusov June 17 (Reuters) - Chinese automakers are rapidly pulling ahead in the global zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) market, according to research firm International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). WHY IT'S IMPORTANTThe global EV market is currently experiencing intense competit...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
AUD/JPY pares gains near 94.50 as BOJ holds rates steady
The AUD/JPY cross trims gains near 94.50 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate decision. Investors will closely monitor the BoJ Press Conference later on Tuesday.
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Tue, Jun 17
Iranian state broadcaster hit as Iran urges Trump to make Israel stop war - Reuters
On Monday, an Israeli attack targeted Iran's state broadcaster, while the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog reported substantial damage to Iran's largest uranium enrichment facility, and Iran urged the United States (US) to force a ceasefire in the aerial war, per Reuters.Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
US President Donald Trump calls for Tehran evacuation - Bloomberg
US President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Iran’s capital Tehran on Monday, hours after urging the country's leaders to accept a deal to curb its nuclear program as Israel hinted that attacks would continue, per BloombergFxstreet
Mon, Jun 16
US homebuilder Lennar's quarterly revenue beats estimates on higher sales
June 16 (Reuters) - Lennar's LEN.N second-quarter revenue beat Wall Street estimates on Monday, as its incentives for home buyers lifted sales.Shares of the U.S. homebuilder rose 2.3% after the bell.Lennar has used mortgage rate buydowns, price cuts and cost adjustments to maintain its sales pac...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
